UNCF · 1 day ago
Deputy Chief of Staff
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expUNCF is a longstanding organization dedicated to educational achievement for HBCU students. The Deputy Chief of Staff ensures the Office of the President operates effectively, overseeing initiatives and facilitating coordination across the organization.
EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Prepare high-quality briefing materials for Chief of Staff review, synthesizing complex information into actionable insights for executive decision-making
Attend key meetings on behalf of the Chief of Staff, ensuring clear communication of decisions and follow-through on action items
Coordinate materials for stakeholder engagement activities as needed to include developing talking points and presentations
Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment
Maintain comprehensive visibility across UNCF’s strategic portfolio, tracking progress, dependencies, risks, and outcomes for CEO and Chief of Staff priorities
Develop and manage real-time dashboards that provide actionable intelligence on initiative status, emerging issues, and resource needs; Includes tracking emerging initiatives
Independently manage select high-priority initiatives on behalf of the Chief of Staff, ensuring accountability to timelines, outcomes, and strategic objectives
Proactively identify bottlenecks, dependencies, and opportunities for acceleration across the organizational portfolio
Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive execution and issue resolution while maintaining momentum on complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives; Partner with external consultants and internal teams to advance initiatives
Serve as a liaison between the Chief of Staff and department leaders, facilitating productive dialogue and ensuring critical information reaches appropriate decision-makers
Conduct regular check-ins with senior leaders to surface emerging issues, gather intelligence on organizational health, and identify opportunities for Chief of Staff intervention
Facilitate quick and complete problem-solving by connecting the right people and resources to address organizational challenges
Ensure seamless communication flow between the Office of the President and the organization, particularly during periods of transition or high-stakes initiatives
Design and implement systems, processes, and tools that increase organizational efficiency and reduce operational friction, including project management frameworks, briefing protocols, decision-making workflows, and tracking templates
Support the Chief of Staff in managing OOP budget and coordinating OOP staff to ensure complete and timely processing of expenses, cost transfers, and financial transactions
Create standardized approaches to recurring OOP work that enable consistency and quality while reducing time investment
Qualification
Required
Seasoned professional with relevant professional experience. Bachelor's degree or higher
Minimum 5 – 7 years of progressive experience in operations, chief of staff, or senior coordination roles in complex organizations
Demonstrated experience in politically complex or high-stakes environments (non-profit, advocacy organizations, government or highly matrixed corporations)
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities with competing demands and shifting timelines
Strong operational thinking combined with exceptional attention to detail and process design capabilities
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust and facilitate connections across all organizational levels
Advanced proficiency in project management tools, data visualization platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to navigate organizational dynamics, facilitate information flow, and connect dots across silos
Strong executive presence, discretion, and judgment in handling sensitive matters
Self-starter with proactive mindset; anticipates needs and acts without waiting for direction
Intellectual curiosity and fast learning ability; comfortable with ambiguity and rapid organizational change
Preferred
Experience supporting C-suite/senior leadership in nonprofit, higher education, or mission-driven organizations
Background in consulting, operations, or organizational improvement
Knowledge of higher education, HBCU sector, or large-scale philanthropic initiatives
Experience with capital campaigns, donor relations, board relations
Familiarity with change management and process improvement methodologies
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision
Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave
Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)
Flex Spending Accounts
403(b) Retirement Account
Holiday Savings Plan
Annual Incentive Pay
Company
UNCF
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.3MKey Investors
Amazon Web ServicesEnterprise HoldingsWilliam F Pickard
2023-12-19Grant· $0.15M
2022-06-22Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Michael Lomax
President & CEO
Walter Kimbrough
Executive Vice President of Research and Member Engagement
Recent News
2026-01-16
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